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VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:VU - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0010282822 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

191  +1.8 (+0.95%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, VU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VU was compared to 49 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While VU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VU is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VU has reported negative net income.
In the past year VU had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VU reported negative net income in multiple years.
VU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VU.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVU.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

VU's Return On Assets of -2.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 61.22% of its industry peers.
VU has a Return On Equity of -13.76%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VU underperforms 69.39% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.09%, VU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VU is in line with the industry average of 7.79%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.6%
ROE -13.76%
ROIC 5.09%
ROA(3y)3.88%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)13.22%
ROE(5y)5.64%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
VU.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVU.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

VU's Operating Margin of 3.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VU outperforms 61.22% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of VU (27.94%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VU has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.66%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.94%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
VU.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVU.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has more shares outstanding
VU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VU is higher compared to a year ago.
VU.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingVU.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M
VU.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVU.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that VU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VU has a Altman-Z score (2.60) which is in line with its industry peers.
VU has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.75. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.75) than 91.84% of its industry peers.
VU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) than 67.35% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for VU, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 0.75
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.79%
VU.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVU.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

VU has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that VU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VU has a Current ratio of 1.04. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VU underperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VU (0.87) is worse than 67.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.87
VU.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVU.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VU have decreased strongly by -133.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.99% in the past year. This is quite good.
VU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-133.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y40.32%
Revenue growth 5Y33.68%
Sales Q2Q%7.41%

3.2 Future

VU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 58.45% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 28.28% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y26.22%
EPS Next 2Y47.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.67%
EPS Next 5Y58.45%
Revenue Next Year23.88%
Revenue Next 2Y30.13%
Revenue Next 3Y29%
Revenue Next 5Y28.28%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
VU.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVU.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VU.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVU.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VU.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VU.
VU is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 34.81
VU.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVU.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60 -80

4.2 Price Multiples

65.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VU is valued a bit cheaper than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.04
EV/EBITDA 32.39
VU.PA Per share dataVU.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VU's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VU's earnings are expected to grow with 51.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.16%, VU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, VU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, VU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.16%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VU.PA Yearly Dividends per shareVU.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y47.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.67%
VU.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVU.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M

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VUSIONGROUP

EPA:VU (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

191

+1.8 (+0.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)10-28 2024-10-28
Earnings (Next)03-26 2025-03-26/amc
Inst Owners35.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.07B
Analysts84.71
Price Target217.39 (13.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.16%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)8.19%
PT rev (3m)11.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 34.81
P/S 3.7
P/FCF 13.04
P/OCF 8.7
P/B 11.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 32.39
EPS(TTM)-2.24
EYN/A
EPS(NY)5.49
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)14.65
FCFY7.67%
OCF(TTM)21.95
OCFY11.49%
SpS51.66
BVpS16.14
TBVpS-2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.6%
ROE -13.76%
ROCE 6.49%
ROIC 5.09%
ROICexc 26.89%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 3.66%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.94%
FCFM 28.36%
ROA(3y)3.88%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)13.22%
ROE(5y)5.64%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.5%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.54%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 0.75
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 202.07%
Cap/Sales 14.14%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 398.73%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score4
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)157.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)181.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-133.55%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125.87%
EPS Next Y26.22%
EPS Next 2Y47.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.67%
EPS Next 5Y58.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y40.32%
Revenue growth 5Y33.68%
Sales Q2Q%7.41%
Revenue Next Year23.88%
Revenue Next 2Y30.13%
Revenue Next 3Y29%
Revenue Next 5Y28.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-33.95%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year122.47%
EBIT Next 3Y68.16%
EBIT Next 5Y57.94%
FCF growth 1Y6834.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1100%
OCF growth 3Y103.59%
OCF growth 5YN/A